Salcheto, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020 Magnum 150cl Cline Cellars

Salcheto, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020 Magnum 150cl Cline CellarsA big, powerful wine loaded with dark fruit, leather, spices and earthiness made from the Prugnolo Gentile grape. Prugnolo Gentile differs from other Sangiovese clones in Tuscany, offering softer, more plum like flavours than the usual black cherry a mid ground between the robustness of Brunello and the elegance of Chianti. Generous with velvety tannins and an outstanding balance.

and elderflower

fine smoky tannins

There is a firm chalky tannin structure and an array of flavours from ripe plum and berries to more savoury herbs and oak tannin

Complex yet approachable

especially shellfish and oysters

Perfect for an early evening aperitif with friends

nose  with notes of fresh mature red fruit

The Tenuta San Guido

The palate is full and broad with ripe spicy fruit

Perrotti-Brown was right to call it “exuberant" 1850 cases produced

This is a lovely

and honey on the nose and through to the palate